Sometimes it's hard to break out of today's pop music, but if you really want to, you can learn traditional, classical vocal music and improve your voice all-around!
1Find a good voice teacher. This isn't completely necessary, but a vocal teacher should be able to tell you how much work you have to do to make your voice classical and should be able to give you some good classical music to start out with.
2Always listen to your vocal teacher. You don't have an accurate perception of what your voice sounds like, so just trust your teacher. Also, if you're beginning classical music, you simply don't have the expertise to brush off your teacher's advice.
3Let your teacher know if a song isn't working for you. The only way that you will enjoy classical music and truly understand how awesome it is if you are singing a song you enjoy. You'll practice more, and it will be more fun!
4Don't be afraid to sing in different languages. It might be intimidating at first, but much, if not most of classical music is in a different language. If you aren't familiar with the language, that's okay! Just keep an open mind.
5Practice!! It's simple, but a lot of people don't realize how difficult singing is. To be a successful classical singer, you have to put in some effort.
6Understand what the lyrics mean. If it's in a different language, get a translation! If it's in English, analyze it. To make real music, there has to be emotion. If you don't understand the lyrics, then you'll just be rattling off a bunch of notes!
7Listen to famous classical or opera singers. Most have great technique and can serve as inspiration for a beginner.
- Instead of reaching for a high note, take it easy. Don't press it - let your voice "glide".
- LISTEN TO YOUR TEACHER!
- Breath from your stomach, not your chest. That will give you more space.
- Yawn. That open feeling in the back of your throat allows you to reach higher notes more healthily.
- It's easy to think of classical music as boring...think about the meaning of the words.
- some people's voices just aren't right for classical music - don't lose hope! Just try a different genre.